The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-05-12
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT

OORREON41DlH-
Old Vet South Coventry: The veterans of
North and South Coventry held a meeting Satur-
day evening, april 30 and decided 10 start Post
here.
fishing condition. Eight comrades were recently
mustered ia inside of a week.
Stanley Post No. il, and its Relief Corps recently
held a very enjoyable Campfire at New Britain.
Mrs Huntley, President al the Corps read her re-
port fur the year which showed that Stanley Corps
NO. IL, WAS in very prosperous and healthy con-
dition la closing heT report, she said: And now,
Rs am about 10 close, will add that in order TO
have our years work terminate pleasantly and
wei, and 10 the satisfaction OF all-Commander,
officers and members Of Stanley Post. Ia behalf OF
Stanley CORPS ] present TO you and place upon
this altar this first Offering To you the stars
and Stripes, which you, most noble defenders OF
our flag fought 20 hard 10 defend in the dark days
OF the rebellion. Take, guard, and protect il, and
may this be 10 Post and Corps united emblem OF
Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" The presentation
was responded 20 by Commander Mari. The flag
presented was a beautiful silk one with gilt fringe
aud tEssels. costing SOS Addresses were also made
by Past Commander GLADDEN., Comrades Relyer,
y. Mcmahon, Geo. Holmes Junior Vice Beckett,
Past Commander Kinney and +. III. Smith.
ILLINOIS,
A. l.. Blonde, Carthage: Officers Of Alexander
SIMPSON Post, No. 455; Commander, Peter Jack
son; :. v. c., Joseph Herich; J.N. c., q. Invest
Adit r. swigeTt surg, W H. ID Noyes; Chap,
w Merrill; .. O., James Corbin; =. NJ, nj. v.
Riley; q. nj. =. 9. l.. Roll.
i. IL. bitlkieN, isNefneius OHcerS oil sidney Is.
Phillips Post, No. $40: Commander, Isaac Kirby;
=. v. O., q. i. Biankley j. v. G., J.. h. Wood
Adj't ID. NJ. Mannus; q NJ, A. Il. McEwen; Surg,
John ID Colt Chap, w. III. Grover o. D., A; II.
Hays; o. O., J. q. Edwards; :. NJ, Andrew Bill
ven; q. NJ. -, Nalintne Hoffman.
INDIANA
j. A. soiiday, Academy: Ten members Of Post
No. 40, Fort Wayne, residingin Washington Town
ship, Allen County, recently held literary and
musical entertainment for the purpose Of raising
money for the GAR Grant memorial fund, "a per
orders Of Gen. Fairollild. pleasant time was had
and ile birthday Of our great commander was cele-
DRAFTED M an appropriate manner.
KANSAS
"A Post was recently organized mt Macksville
with % charter members aud the following officers
Commander. VIM u. Johns; =. v. c., Geo. Mack
J. G., Hunter Neil; Adj't. N. w. G. Harper; a
tn Carpenter; o. d.. H. M Blair; g. C. / b. BOT.
kinsi :. NJ, III. A. Kirkland q. nj. b.. i. b. Spahr
MARYLAND
J. III. Heck Balzersyille The comrades of An
tietam Post No. a. sharpsburg, extend an invita-.
ton 10 the comrades Of every State 10 be present
with us on the 30th OF May.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Charles Russell Lowell Post, No. 2, Boston was
recently presented with "a stand OF colors by Mrs
Morrison, Commander Colgan received the colors
on behalf Of the Post. Tie balance Of the evening
Mhh spent ~ singing, tabeauE, speaking ETC. CON
GLIDING with a handsome lunch. Among those
present were Past Commanders Meehan Perkins
Wakefield, Love aud ComFade George :. Evans
Tie presentation Wac a gensine surprise 10 the
members of the Post
u. >. Grant Post No. a. Melrost has secured for
orator on Memorial Day Mr. George X. Jones, a
prominent citizen Of that town.
III. NJ. Warren Post, No AZ, Wakefield ID conten.
paf4ug the erection OF a new building, to be de.
voted exclusively 10 Grand Army purposes
A grand Campfire WAS held by Tie various Posts
An Boston recently at Music Hall. The hall wa
beautifully decorated with flags and streamers
canvas camp scene making AN appropriate back.
ground Tor the stage. Long before O'Clock the
great hall was uncomioriaby crowded and the
stage held strong contingent IF guests Of the even
lng, among them being Department Commander
NASH and stall Mayor O'Bricn. President Barry
OF the Common Council; Commissioner Richard n
Iobin, Past Department Commanders Patch and
Evans and large delegation Of veterans from
Rhode Island. The MonInn's Relief Corps wa.
represented by President Mrs. b. Agnes Parker
Mrs. M. j.. Knowles, Chaplain Of the MomRni !.
Relief Corps, and others. Post IS, OF Gloucester
attended IA body. and Meade Post No. 4 of lShila
ociphia was also represented. shortly before !
O'Clock, DHhgren Post, No. 2, Of South Boston
commanded by Commander George H. Innis
marched into thC hall, headed by the Posts drum
ME and bugie corps, aud took position la the gal
lcries ~ The right and left of the stage The al
dress OF welcome wac delivered by Past Department
Commander Patch. Addresses were also made :,
Mrs. M. u Knowles, Mayor OBrien, Departfaeu
Commander Nash, and others.
MINNESOTA
We have received the Roster Of Minnesota IN
1897. The Department IL rapidly increasing \
membership. and now numbers l5s Posts
Tie second annual Encampmcnt Of the Park Re
zion District, GAR. will be held al Ncmdale Jun
III, Y aud o.
=. l.. Frazier, Nerndale: c. c. Parker Post M
lls, ~ ia Astonishing condition and las a tneneI
ship Of over 90 comrades.
MISSOURI
Up TO tie present time Department Headauarter
have been secured for the Departments belo,
named, and are located ar follows: National Head
quarters. Southern Hotel, Walnut street Fourth 4
Flithi Connecticut Headquafters Southern Hoo
Walnut street, Fourth TO Fifth; Colorado Hea,
quarters, Lindell Hotel, Sixth and Mashingfo
avenue; Illinois Headquarters. fiudell Hotel Si,t
aud Washington avenue; Kansas Hcaduunrtcr
lAndcil Hotel, Sixth and Washington avenue; Ne,
MeAleo Headquarters, Planters House, Fourt
street Pine 20 Chestnut; Pennsylvania Hcac
quarters, Laclede Hotel =. e. Sixth aud Chestnut
National Headquarters Momens' Relief CtrD
AAndeh hotel, Sixth and Washington avenue.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
ComrRde r. r. Perkins, Of Post 2 ~ Nasby,
viii deliver the Memorial Day address al Amhers
Miss Mamie D. Spurng of Minneapolis will !,
citf poem entitled " You Lave Put No Flowel
On My PHpas Grave"
Post No. 10, Lancaster. paid visit 10 Post NJ
81 lsitlelon recently. After the bauouet address,
We're made by Rev. II. L. Howard commend,
Wellington, ComTade Ellie Commander Park.
~ "A. q. henney, and Others. A very enioyab
time spent.
Jus. As. Perry Post Lebanon, has erected n an
memorial hall. which will be dedicated on JGly
The building Ia a two-htory brick. The FIRST stor
is 10 be used FOR public library; the second stor
tE 90 be soldiers memorial hall and for use of M
I GAR. and all of the old veterans. Each windo
~ the hall viii be a memorial one commemorate
tne death Oi some one Of Lcbanon's sons Rev
~ Farrel will deliver the address for this Post o
hieHaOtAal Day.
Stark FellowE Post, Weare has secured the ser,